Dr Oscar Duke is a practising GP and NHS doctor who shares healthcare information with audiences through his documentary and radio work. His BBC 1 documentary 'Born Too White' was shortlisted for the Newcomer of the Year award at the Medical Journalists' Association (MJA) Awards, and shared the dark realities of living with albinism in East Africa. Dr Oscar is a member of both the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of General Practitioners, and is regularly invited to host medical awards and conferences, including the QiC Diabetes Awards in 2019. For a professional host and speaker, educated on all things medicine and media, Dr Oscar Duke is a great choice!
Dr Oscar graduated from King's College London in 2010 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). He then became an NHS doctor and gained his master's in Internal medicine from the University of Edinburgh in 2012. From there, he made his TV debut, appearing as a junior doctor on Channel 4's '24 Hours in A&E'. Alongside practising medicine, Dr Oscar was a teaching fellow at Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust. In 2017, Dr Oscar was the co-host of 'The Surgery' on BBC 2 and presented the 'Dr Google: Does DIY Diagnosis Work?' episode for the ITV series, 'Tonight'. In 2018, he also presented 'How the NHS changed our world' on BBC 1.
Dr Oscar has hosted the PharaTimes Marketing & Communication Awards and the International Clinical Researcher Of The Year Awards. He also shares his expert insights at large events such as Camp Bestival and the WOMAD Festival. In 2025, Dr Oscar became the host of the popular 'Bedside Manners' podcast, exploring a range of health challenges with guests, and started writing a weekly health column for The Telegraph. In 2019, he published his debut book 'How To Be A Dad: The ultimate guide to pregnancy, birth & dirty nappies'. With his extensive medical knowledge, Dr Oscar brings a compassionate approach to medical communication, making him a trusted choice for a range of events within healthcare and beyond.
Dr Oscar Duke is a respected healthcare professional and one of the resident doctors on BBC One's 'Morning Live'. He has hosted a wide range of events, bringing a clear and calm presence to the stage. Able to translate complex health topics into accessible conversations for a wide range of audiences, Dr Oscar is a great addition to any conference or industry event. To bring Dr Oscar's exceptional medical understanding and hosting to your next event, contact Champions today!
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Dr Oscar Duke's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Science
- 2025 - Host of the 'Bedside Manners' podcast
- 2025 - Write a weekly health column in The Telegraph
- 2024 - Spoke at Camp Bestival
- 2019 - Published 'How To Be A Dad: The ultimate guide to pregnancy, birth & dirty nappies'
- 2019 - Hosted the QiC Diabetes Awards
- 2019 - Hosted the International Clinical Researcher Of The Year Awards
- 2019 - Hosted the PharaTimes Marketing & Communication Awards.
- 2018 - Shortlisted for the Newcomer of the Year award at the Medical Journalists' Association (MJA) Awards
- 2018 - Presented 'How the NHS changed our world' on BBC 1
- 2017 - Spoke at the WOMAD Festival
- 2017 - ITV 'Tonight' presenter
- 2017 - Co-host of 'The Surgery' on Radio 1
- 2016 - Presented 'Born too white' on BBC 2
- 2013 - Teaching fellow of Heart and Lung Transplant at Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
- 2013 - Junior doctor on '24 Hours in A&E' Channel 4
- 2012 - Internal medicine master's from the University of Edinburgh
- 2010 - NHS doctor
- 2010 - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from King's College London
- Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians
How to hire Dr Oscar Duke
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